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The Donnafugata Castle is a sumptuous noble residence located 15 kilometers from Ragusa .  Donnafugata Castle The name of this castle probably derives from the Arabic "ayn as-jafaiat" which means source of health, referring to the presence of a source of pure water. Donnafugata Castle According to others, however, the title Donnafugata is linked to the legend of Bianca of Navarre, widow of the king of Sicily, that was imprisoned within the walls of the castle by the perfidious Bernardo Cabrera, lord of the County of Modica. The queen managed to escape through the tunnels, thus becoming the escaped woman (literally translated as 'donna fugata') for all. Donnafugata Castle Originally the fiefdom included a hunting estate, and an ancient Arab-Norman watchtower, but it was the baron of Donnafugata Corrado Arezzo de Spuches, who gave the structure its present appearance: a unique mix of sumptuous halls, elegant bedrooms and playful and original architectural details. Donna...

Overlooking the Mediterranean sea, just 200km from the Tunisian coast, Mazara del Vallo , in the province of Trapani , is one of the most interesting destinations in western Sicily . Every corner of this enchanting city tells pieces of its history and its dominations, and its historic center, rich in monuments, enchanting courtyards and squares, is enclosed within Norman walls dating back to the 11th century. Mazara del Vallo Mazara del Vallo Thanks to its strategic position, Mazara was one of the most important cities in Sicily throughout the Middle Ages and was largely influenced by the many invaders that arrived here.  Despite the transformation work carried out by the Normans , the city retains many distinctive characteristics of the Arab-Berber culture: the most evident sign is the winding road layout, which starts from a central axis and leads to numerous colourful courtyards. The district of San Francesco, is probably the most peculiar part presenting the singular features o...

Friuli Venezia Giulia is a region that brings together very different populations and cultures that go far beyond the traditional dichotomy between Trieste and Udine .  This border region, still far from the flows of mass tourism offers nonetheless an infinite number of good reasons to be visited. From cities of art to nature, from typical gastronomic products to wine tourism, Friuli Venezia Giulia is the ideal place to practice slow and respectful tourism. Here is our suggested  14-days itinerary that should give you an idea of what to visit and how to organize your time in this beautiful region.  TRIESTE AND THE KARST - 3 DAYS Trieste Trieste , forced into a thin strip of land between the Adriatic Sea and the Karst, has the typicality of a border town with a Habsburg atmosphere that makes it seem suspended in time. The city offers many historical landmarks, starting with the iconic Piazza Unità d'Italia with its famous cafés and the Molo Audace and continuing with t...

Tuscania Tuscania is one of the most evocative medieval villages of Tuscia , along its cobbled streets you can still breathe a timeless atmosphere of rare charm. Standing on seven tufaceous rock promontories at 180 meters above sea level, from its strategic location between the Marta River and the Capecchio Stream, Tuscania dominates the great communication route connecting the Tyrrhenian Sea to Lake Bolsena . This charming village is distinguished by the ancient traces of the Etruscan civilization and the medieval architecture that make it the ideal movie set; many acclaimed historical films such as The Incredible Army of Brancaleone , Pasolini 's Uccellacci and Uccellini or Zeffirelli 's Romeo and Juliet , have been partially filmed here.   Tuscania Tuscania In town, the predominant colour is the brownish of the tuff, dotted with flowers and bright doors. Walking through the medieval alleys of the historic center, the path will take you through some beautiful ancient c...

Aquileia is an ancient Friulian village, located on the road that connects the lagoon town of Grado to Cervignano del Friuli. It is one of the most important historic villages in the region and its artistic and archaeological value is among the most important in Italy , so much so that in 1998 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Capitoline Wolf , Aquileia Founded by the Romans as a colony in 181 BC, it was the capital of the 10th Augustan region and metropolis of the Christian church. Together with Ravenna and Brescia it is the most important archaeological site in northern Italy, and with Cividale del Friuli and Udine it was one of the historic capitals of Friuli . Aquileia, bell tower The most important landmark in Aquileia is the majestic and solemn Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta also called di Poppone since the church was rebuilt between 1021 and 1031 under the patriarch Poppone, a period in which the 73 meters high bell tower was also erected.  Basilica of Sa...